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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,265.24, 637,564.26 and 396,524.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,265.24, 637,564.26 and 396,524.36 is: 595,876.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,265.24 : 637,564.26 = 396,524.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,265.24/637,564.26 = 396,524.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,265.24x = 637,564.26 × 396,524.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,265.24x = 252,809,763,236.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,809,763,236.25/424,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,876.68

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